Hispanic Festival Inc. Scholarship

The Hispanic Festivals, Inc. strives to increase awareness of the cultural and artist contributions made by Hispanic musicians, dancers, artisans and chefs. We also serve to preserve these vibrant traditions and to educate future generations.

The Hispanic Festival, Inc. Scholarships were created to assist students in our community to further their education and set them up for success.

Eligibility Criteria

  • High school senior or current college student who will be enrolled as a fulltime student to an accredited university or college or technical school for the 2025-26 school year.
  • Contributor to the Hispanic Community
  • 2.0 GPA or higher
  • Resident of the St. Louis Metro Area. The metropolitan area includes St. Louis city, the Missouri counties of St. Louis, Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, St. Charles, or Warren, and the Illinois counties of Bond, Calhoun, Clinton, Jersey, Macoupin, Madison, Monroe, or St. Clair.

Recipients are eligible to receive this scholarship only once.

Recipients will be asked to attend a scholarship acceptance event. Location and date TBA.

Scholarships will be paid to the institution.

Contact support@myscholarshipcentral.org with any questions.

Award
$1,000
Deadline
06/09/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. What is your cultural background or heritage?
  2. This scholarship requires either an essay or video submission. What will you submit?
  3. ESSAY: Please write an essay stating your past accomplishments and future goals pertaining to yourself and the Hispanic Community. Essay should not exceed 1000 words.
  4. VIDEO: Submit the link to a video sharing your past accomplishments and future goals pertaining to yourself and the Hispanic Community. Video should be 3-5 minutes.
  5. Provide a brief (one paragraph) biography.
  6. Upload a letter of acceptance from a college or university (high school seniors) or proof of enrollment (current college students).
  7. Please upload a recent photo of yourself. Make sure it is a professional looking headshot.
  8. APPLICANT SIGNATURE: By entering my full name below, I authorize Hispanic Festival Inc. and its agents to examine, verify and discuss my academic and/or financial records and other information which applies to the consideration of this application. I certify that all answers are accurate and truthful to the best of my knowledge, and that all information in the application and essays are my own work.
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